Last Days of Koreshan: WIP Screening
About this Event
Last Days of Koreshan: WIP Screening
It’s 1908: Cyrus Teed, aka Koresh, leader of the egalitarian, socialist, and celibate commune Koreshan Unity, has uttered his last breath. Fortunately for him and his followers, salvation is upon them when his soul is transferred into the body of his platonic co-leader Victoria Gratia. Unfortunately for the Koreshans, his teachings haven’t made clear when that will be. As they wait for Victoria’s arrival, Teed’s sister and most devoted follower, Emma must lead the community in prayer while his body lies on display in a bathtub—testing time, her faith, and notions of mortality.
In honor of the Koreshan Legacy, let us celebrate the shifting of the seasons and encourage you to dress celestially or time-period appropriate (Victorian/Edwardian-era). The event will offer refreshments, a film screening, Behind-the-Scenes featurettes, and a discussion between Writer/Director of Last Days of Koreshan, L.Fried and author of The Allure of Immortality: An American Cult, a Florida Swamp, and a Renegade Prophet, Lyn Millner.
A survey where you can contribute your thoughts and critiques on the film will be provided following the screening.
Content Warning: Film depicts death, gore and adult themes. Viewer Discretion advised.
Made possible with support from the
Broward County Cultural Division
Made possible with support from the
Broward County Cultural Division:
Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund
Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Arrive & Mingle
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Screening
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Discussion, Q&A
🕑: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Mingle
Where is it happening?
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